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Picture This: Drawing the (Finish) Line

News and Sentinel Half Marathon co-director Steve Browning works Monday evening on painting the finish line for the half marathon and the Two-Mile Race. Both races are Saturday morning. You can register at newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com. (Photo by Art Smith)

Williamstown boys soccer takes flight with new coach

WILLIAMSTOWN – In a year when the United States was one of the host countries of World Cup men’s soccer, the spirit of the sport is carrying over to the pitch at Williamstown High School and first-year coach Chris Harbour. “We have had World Cup watch parties with the boys and their ...

Around the Race: New race course to give racers a more peaceful experience

When runners and walkers take to the streets of Parkersburg on Saturday for the News and Sentinel Half Marathon, they will do so on a few less streets. After nearly four decades of running the race exclusively on the streets of Parkersburg, part of the race will take place on areas not ...

South’s Thompson suspended for season opener

PARKERSBURG – A misinterpretation of the rules best describes the penalty handed down on the Parkersburg South football program and coach Larry Thompson. On June 8 this past summer, the administration at Parkersburg South High School received notification from the WVSSAC that coach ...

Williamstown’s Buttrey to compete in golf showcase

WILLIAMSTOWN – With a strong possibility of playing golf at the next level, Williamstown senior Madilyn Buttrey will get a better feel where her game falls in relation to her peers outside the state. Earlier this week, Buttrey was named as one of eight golfers to represent Team West ...

David Leo named head tennis coach at Salem

SALEM — Salem University Director of Athletics Alex Joseph has announced the appointment of David Leo as Head Coach of the Tigers' men's and women's tennis programs, effective August 2026. Leo brings more than a decade of coaching experience and a proven record of building ...